WITH the latest remake of Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe and
Cate Blanchett out now, discover more about the legend on a visit to
Sherwood Forest.

Four-star Thoresby Hall Hotel and Spa hits the mark as the ideal
location to explore historic sites relating to the folklore hero. And
with archery and fencing sessions on offer, you can feel just like one
of his merry men.

The Grade-I listed Warner Leisure Hotel is within easy reach of The
Major Oak where Robin Hood and his outlaws are said to have hidden from
the Sheriff of Nottingham. Also nearby is St Mary's of Edwinstowe,
the church where our hero is believed to have married Maid Marian.

The nearby courtyard at beautiful Thoresby Hall Hotel has a large
stone statue of Robin Hood while the centrepiece of the 18th century
hotel's historic library is a 14ft high elaborate chimney piece
carved from a single oak which features figures of Little John and Robin
Hood.

There's also a games room, a wide selection of bars, three
restaurants and a programme of live entertainment every night including
the Thoresby Players who perform short sketches about Thoresby's
history.

Prices start at pounds 239 per person for a threenight break
including a buffet breakfast, three course evening meals and a full
programme of entertainment and activities.

Click on www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk or call 0800 1 388 399 THE
Chicago and Illinois Tourist office has launched a nationwide
competition in search of the first ever Illinois Route 66 ambassador.
Having recently conducted a survey into the holiday habits of British
tourists, research found that 86% sought more unique, experience-driven
holidays such as Route 66 iconic road trips. So the Chicago and Illinois
Tourist Office are recruiting the first ever Route 66 ambassador from
the UK. They will travel along legendary Route 66, experiencing
everything it has to offer and then present their findings and
recommendations to the British public via an online blog, consisting of
photos and video snippets, on the www.gochicago.com website. Log on to
www.gochicago.com to nominate yourself. Nominations need to be in by
tomorrow.

THE South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival will feature
several guided outings for families and children during half-term from
Monday May 31 to Friday June 4. Mister Stevenson's Light Railway on
Bank Holiday Monday, May 31, follows the route of the 'Middy'
to discover how to interpret landscape clues.

On Tuesday June 1, there's a gentle, one mile stroll around
Needham Lake with a storyteller narrating weird and wonderful tales on
the way, and in the evening at 8pm families can join a walk through the
Woodland Trust's Priestley Wood listening to spooky tales (children
over 10 years).

and stay at Hotel Flamenco leaving Cardiff on 27.

Istanbul and stay at the the flight leaving Cardiff 12.
There's also a Scavenger Hunt at Thornham Walks on Wednesday
afternoon, June 2, when families can take a gentle stroll through the
woods hunting for a given list of items, while Friday June 4, sees two
more outings through magical ancient woodland with the Suffolk Wildlife
Trust.

stay at the four-star Schoenbrunn for three on Thursday, June 3.
staying at the with the flight June 3. flights are subject to terms and
Pre-booking is recommended by calling the Tourist Information Centre at
either Lavenham on 01787 248207 or Mid Suffolk on 01449 676800.

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